Illinois Valley extended their losing streak to four on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 7-6 in the process. They came up short against the Oakridge Warriors, falling 13-5. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Cougars of the 7-6 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
As for Oakridge, their win bumped their record up to 10-7. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Oakridge's part, the team relied heavily on Maxwell Maher, who went 4-for-5 with three runs and one double. Those four hits gave Maher a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jasper Spoon, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Illinois Valley will take on Oakland at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Oakridge, they will square off against Camas Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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